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Annie's Attic Animal Amigurumi Leaflet Is Available!

Just thought I'd check Annie's site this morning to see what's new and there it was.

Can't help it...I think they look adorable! 

Book includes: elephant, monkey, giraffe, sweet bunny, 

hippo, teddy bear for hugs, cute dog and cat. 

The leaflet is available in print and as a instant PDF download . 

http://www.anniescatalog.com/new/detail.html?prod_id=98393&cat_id=1160

Dog Huggy Blanket Pattern

Time for something new. This sweet dog huggy blanket works up quickly with worsted weight yarn, a size G and H crochet hook and basic crochet stitches. Use your favorite colors or baby's room colors to make the ripple granny blanket and sweet dog.

Perfect Crochet Weather

It is a little warmer here today then yesterday. Ten degrees today. The dogs don't seem to like it very much, especially Walter (my little Yorkie. He seems to appreciate his knit sweater). The sun is shining though so that makes it feel a little warmer...or it least that's what some people say. It's the perfect time to crochet or knit and let's be honest that is all I really want to do anyway. I know there is laundry waiting, the need for a good dusting and there is always a room (or the whole) house that needs vacuuming. Somehow these just don't sound as nice as putting on my favorite sweats, grabbing a cup a coffee and heading to my chair for some quiet knitting or crocheting. I hope all of you are finding some time to sit in your favorite chairs.

Even though my chair is calling me, I'm working on a couple new patterns so I'll be moving around the house today. It's funny, I have a full finished basement with a nice big table, bright light and everything I need surrounding me, but I always end up moving around the house when I'm designing something new. I usually start in the kitchen. Basically, I tend to leave a trail of yarn, hooks, and notes wherever I go. Going to try to stop that. Found this great folding basket cart on wheels at Home Goods (have I ever said how much I love Home Goods?). I fill the basket with my current project and can roll it with me. When I'm done working for the night, I wheel it into the corner. Love it! I know, I really should keep everything together in one place (like the basement), but this is...more fun. 

Well, I'm off to crochet. 

I'm almost finished testing a new pattern, hoping you'll see it this week, but for now here are some pictures what's in the making at my house today.  

Sad For Designers

I try not to post negative or depressing information here or anywhere on the internet for that matter, but I just had to write a little something for myself and for so many other designers out there. I spent most of the evening looking at pages and pages of stolen pictures and patterns (with instant PDF Downloads!) on a website that has members who are happy about stealing and sharing designer patterns. After they upload our designs, they seemed thrilled to get comments and replies that read things like;  "thanks for sharing", "great pattern", "love that designer".  What surprises me most about the stolen patterns is most of them even list the designers and copyright information, so the ones downloading the patterns are just as guilty as the ones who posted them.

I could go on and on about this subject, but sadly there will always be a few who try to get something for nothing no matter the consequences. Sad...

With all that said, please keep in mind that if you see a designer's pattern on a website that you know they are not associated with, please don't purchase it or download it thinking it's some kind of freebie. It's stealing, plain and simple.

My patterns are available on: my website: http://www.tericrewsdesigns.com, Ravelry, Craftsy, Etsy, Annie's Attic and Elgin Knit Works, anywhere else you see them without me sending out a notice or posting it here has probably been stolen and is being used illegally. Besides patterns being offered for free, they are often used on fake websites with "buy now" buttons. These sites want your credit card information and your money.

Thanks for letting me vent. Sorry to have to have said it.

Copyright Information

Teri Crews Designs ^©

Pattern(s) and Photos by Teri Crews may not be shared, altered, or sold. Copies may be made for purchaser use only. Feel free to sell your finished items. Do not use "Teri Crews" or "Teri Crews Designs" in the name of your toy, but you may use, "pattern designed by Teri Crews"

Free Pattern Time

How about a new free pattern? A sweet little elephant thinking about Valentine's Day (I know we barely have our Christmas decorations put away).

Hope you like him, you can get a copy here, or get a PDF download from Ravelry or Craftsy.

Happy crocheting,

New Video Tutorial

Need a little help putting those arms and legs on your softie? I just added a new You Tube Video titled Thread Jointing.

So...keep in mind, I'm not very good at this video making thing (obviously), of course I have some excuses,  it was early and my iPhone is tiny (aren't they all). Sometimes seeing something done is easier then reading, so I hope the video helps a little. Happy Crocheting.

So Cute Dolly, A New Huggable Dolly Pattern

Sweet Fun and So Cute. This huggable dolly is approx. 20 inches tall from the top of her head to the bottom of her feet. Made with medium worsted weight yarn and a size G crochet hook. Pattern includes instructions for doll, attached shoes, socks, skirt, shirt and oh so fun hair.

So Cute Dolly Crochet Pattern

Available now through my Website, Ravelry, Etsy or Craftsy

Winter Nights, Makes Me Want to Make A Monkey Blanekt

It's that time of year again. Time to grab your favorite blanket, a cup of coffee, put on your old slippers, sit in your favorite chair and crochet or knit something warm and cozy.

Well, I'm on a blanket kick at my house and since some of you have been asking about the monkey pattern (no longer available directly from me because it's going to be in a Annie's Attic Leaflet with several other pattern in February, yippee),  I thought it might be nice to make a Monkey Huggy Blanket. Hope you like it.  Keep warm and speedy needles and hooks to you if you are making someone a special gift.

New Monkey Huggy Blanket Pattern

Available now through my Website, Ravelry, Etsy or Craftsy

New Bunny Huggy Blanket Pattern

Guess what...I'm finished with a new "oh so sweet" pattern.

 Bunny Huggy Blanket

Available now through my Website, Ravelry, Etsy or Craftsy

Things to show off

Were you wondering where I've been? I'm here and guess what...I've even gotten some things finished (and added to the house, speaking of the old trunk below). The trees are even up and decorated with time to spare. Hope you have something fun on your hooks and needles.

Okay, I didn't make it, but I found it and had to have it. I'll be filling it with vintage knitting items soon

Ho, Ho, Ho, Cute Santa Time

Ready set, holiday time.

Cute Santa uses worsted weight yarn, a little bit of boucle yarn, a size G and a size H crochet hook and basic crochet stitches. Approximately 13 inches tall from the top of his head to the bottom of his feet, not counting his hat and pom-pom.

 

 Cute Santa Claus

Available now through my Website, Ravelry, Etsy or Craftsy

New Set for "So Cute Baby Doll"

Holidays usually mean lots of pictures so baby has to look good. New "So Cute Baby, Loving Snow Set" includes written instructions for vest, dress, snowflake applique, snowman booties, socks and Mary Jane Style Shoes. Note, the pants and shirt shown are from "So Cute Baby Play Wear" and the snowman hat is available here on the blog for free.

Happy crocheting!

So Cute Baby Loving Snow Set

Available now through my Website, Ravelry, Etsy or Craftsy

Free Snowman Cocoon and Hat for So Cute Baby

It's getting chilly here in Illinois and it's time to pull out those winter hats and mittens. Keep baby warm (and cute) with a snowman cocoon and hat. This fun set works up quickly using the basic cocoon and teddy bear hat pattern with just a few changes here and there to turn it into snowman wear.

So Cute Baby Snowman Cocoon and Hat
crochet pattern by Teri Crews Designs
Materials:
~Worsted Weight Yarn
2 oz white, 1 oz black, small amount of green, small amount of orange (sample made with "Impeccable" Yarn from Micheal's
~size I and size G crochet hook
~tapestry needle
~fiberfill
Finished measurements: fits So Cute Baby by Teri Crews
Abbreviations and Stitches Used:
ch=chain fo=fasten off hdc=half double crochet
rnd= round sc=single crochet sl st = slip stitch
st(s)=stitch or stitches 2sctog = sc 2 stitches together dc= double crochet
yo = yarn over ( ) or [ ] = repeat enclosed, number of times indicated after
reverse sc= sc in stitch to the right of last sc, instead of to the left
Notes and Tips:
Helpful to read these before starting and maybe even again when it's time to put your softie together
~Do not join pieces that are crocheted in the round unless otherwise indicated in each individual pattern piece
~A stitch marker will come in handy when repeating rounds or another helpful way to keep track of your rounds is to, start all pieces with a long tail, pull the tail through the beginning stitch of each round.
~Important, because your cute baby is small and has lots of little pieces, please never give him or her to a small child or baby.
Cocoon
with worsted weight white yarn and I hook (note, you will be joining rounds with sl st in top of beg ch 3)
1: ch 48, being careful not to twist, join with a sl st to form a ring, ch 3, dc in each ch, join with a sl st in top of beg ch 3
2-3: ch 3, dc in each dc
4: ch 3, dc in each of the next 5, dc2tog, (dc in each of the next 6, dc2tog) around (42)
5: ch 3, dc in each dc
6: ch 3, dc in each of the next 4, dc2tog, (dc in each of the next 5, dc2tog) around (36)
7-12: ch 3, dc in each dc, (36)
13: ch 3, dc in each of the next 3, dc2tog, (dc in each of the next 4, dc2tog) around (30)
14: ch 3, dc in each dc (30)
15: ch 3, dc in each of the next 3, dc2tog, (dc in each of the next 3, dc2tog) around (24)
16-18: ch 3, dc in each dc (24)
19: ch 3, dc in next dc, dc2tog, (dc in each of the next 2, dc2tog) around (18)
20: ch 3, dc in each dc, join last round with sl st. FO, leave a long tail. Weave in beginning yarn. Thread tapestry needle with ending yarn, weave through remaining stitches from round 20, pull tight to close. Leave top open.
Cocoon Edge
with white yarn and I hook
1: join yarn with sl st in any st, sc in same st, ch 3, sc in each of the next 3 sts, (ch 3, sc in each of the next 3 sts) around, join with sl st, FO, weave in ends
Cocoon Circles/Coal
with black and I hook
1: ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)
2: 2 sc in each sc (12)
3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next) around, join last st with sl st, (18) FO, leave long tail for sewing. Weave in beginning tail
Snowman Hat
with white worsted weight yarn and I hook
1: ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)
2: 2 sc in each sc (12)
3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc ) around (18)
4: (sc in each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around (24)
5: (sc in each of the next 3, 2 sc in next) around (30)
6: (sc in each of the next 4, 2 sc in next) around (36)
7-14: sc in each sc, join last st with sl st, FO, weave in ends
Snowman Eyes (make 2)
with black and G hook
1: ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join with sl st, FO, leave a long tail for sewing, weave in beginning end
Snowman Nose
with orange and G hook
1: ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch, FO, leave a long tail for sewing, weave in beginning end
Snowman Mouth
separate yarn into 2 ply, thread tapestry needle and sew mouth with tiny back stitches

Sharing Pictures of Your Finished Toys

I love it when you send me pictures of your finished toys. Every toy has his or her own unique personality and its fun to see how they turn out.

I thought it would be nice if we could all see them and talk about them. I just set up a new "Cute Crochet"
 group. We'll be able to share pictures, and chat about crocheting. Hope you join us:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/2126293@N21/discuss/72157631912314220/

Happy crocheting,
Teri

Getting Ready For The Holidays

Halloween tomorrow already? Time to get to work on those holiday patterns. Here are two new ones for you.

 

   Newest Crochet Patterns

Cute Snowman with Ornaments & Cute Gingerbread Man

Available now through my Website, Ravelry, Etsy or Craftsy